Specimen Technician - 3rd Shift

Davita Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Specimen Technician responsible for specimen processing and data entry. This nightshift role requires flexibility and organizational skills to ensure quality customer satisfaction while adhering to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or specimen processing.
• No experience required, but previous laboratory and medical background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department.
• Complete data entry with an ability to enter 6000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour.
• Adapt to daily changes in compliance regulations related to test ordering.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Flexibility

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Title: Specimen Technician

Location: Fowler Ave, Tampa, Florida, United States, 33617

Duration: 3+ months

Shift: 10pm-630am



Description-

• The SPT I is responsible for general support functions within the Specimen Processing Department.


• This position requires a data entry background. Functions performed may include but are not limited to A-station, presort, pickup and delivery of processed specimens to the laboratory, imaging/microfilming, centrifugation and aliquoting.


• All functions must be performed with confidence, accuracy and in a timely manner. Job is complex and requires that employee have good organization skills and is able to learn and understand specimen types related to test(s) ordered by client.


• The SPT I must have to the ability learn and understand the compliance regulations related to test ordering which may change on a daily basis.


• This position is critical to quality for customer satisfaction. Additionally, since many changes do occur from day to day, great flexibility on the part of the SPT I is required.


• The SPT I will be exposed to many different demands made by the customer.


• Majority of SPT I work on the nightshift but based on staffing needs, weekends, holidays, on call and overtime availability is a requirement.


• Department is a production environment, with emphasis on productivity/quality standards and departmental completion times.


• Position requires data background with abilities to enter 6,000 alphanumeric keystrokes/hour. Works in a biohazard environment, practicing good safety habits.


• Able to sit or stand for long periods. Communicates effectively with all levels of staff. Adheres to core values, safety and compliance policies and procedures.


• Keeps work area neat and clean. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment.


• Demonstrates flexibility and ability to adapt to change.

Education:

• HS diploma or equivalent.

Required Knowledge:

• Basic understanding of computers with a preferred knowledge of laboratory testing and/or laboratory specimen processing.

Work Experience:

• No experience required but previous laboratory experience preferred.


• Medical background preferred which includes medical terminology applicable to a clinical laboratory.


• Previous hospital laboratory experience is a plus but not required.


• Previous experience in a production environment preferred.

Position is offered by a no fee agency.